PhD student positions available in Physiology:
Mechanisms of TASK ion channel regulation
Two PhD student positions are available in the Department of Physiology at the Philipps University Marburg (Germany) to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie the regulation of TASK and TREK potassium channels (project funded by the DFG).
We study the regulation of these channels in heterologous expression systems and in native neurons with a wide range of methods, including molecular biology, live-cell imaging techniques and patch-clamp electrophysiology. A specific focus is on the development and application of novel molecular tools to image and manipulate signaling pathways in the living cell.
Our young and dynamic research group offers state-of-the-art equipment, individual and thorough training in the above techniques, and a stimulating research environment.
For recent publications, see EMBO J 30: 2793-2804, J Physiol 589:3149-62, Science 304:265-70.
We are looking for highly self-motivated candidates with a profound interest in molecular and cellular neuroscience and preferably with experience or training in molecular biology, electrophysiology, or optical imaging techniques. Applicants require a university degree (Diploma or equivalent M.Sc.) in biology, biochemistry or other biomedical disciplines.
The position is available immediately, applications will be considered until October 30, 2011.
Please send inquiries and applications to:
Prof. Dr. Dominik Oliver
Institut für Physiologie und Pathophysiologie
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Deutschhausstr. 1-2
35037 Marburg, Germany
e-mail: oliverd@staff.uni-marburg.de